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Forget Stephen Hawking’s formula for England’s chances — how many of the England WAGs would get into a World Cup XI?

Here in Britain we may think we understand what it is to be a WAG – after all,
this is the land that produced the golden generation: Victoria Beckham,
Abbey Clancy and Coleen Rooney. But as with the game itself, inventing
something doesn’t mean owning it for ever.

In fact the WAG is now a global phenomenon and while England has been slipping
down the rankings, the World Cup holders Spain will be fielding a formidable
squad in Rio this week.

Our most talented stars may soon find themselves struggling to compete on
Brazil’s sweltering terraces. For many of the international

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Vincent Kompany’s wife, Carla, a radio presenter, makes the team, but how many other English women join her?

June 9 2014 James McCauley/Rex Features

Vincent Kompany’s wife, Carla, a radio presenter, makes the team, but how many other English women join her?

June 9 2014 James McCauley/Rex Features

Goalkeeper: Sara Carbonero, Spain, going out with Iker Casillas

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Defender: Pilar Rubio, Spain, going out with Sergio Ramos

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Defender: Carla Kompany, England, married to Vincent Kompany

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Defender: Shakira, Colombia, going out with Gerard Pique

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Midfielder: Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau, Spain or the Netherlands, married to Wesley Sneijder